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Part 4: Southern Michigan’s hidden treasure

Published on February 1, 2018
Abundant freshwater provides rich environment thanks to wetlands.
Part 3: Southern Michigan’s hidden treasure

Published on February 1, 2018
Abundant groundwater provides rich environment.
Invasive species self-defense

Published on January 16, 2018
Three tools available to communities.
Michigan Conservation Stewards Program helps ready the next squad of citizen scientist superheroes

Published on January 2, 2018
Volunteer leader training program inspires Michigan residents to engage in local conservation efforts.
Understanding the role of oxygen in our lakes and ponds

Published on October 23, 2017
Warm weather, fertilizers, and excessive plant growth can decrease the oxygen levels in our lakes, rivers, and ponds.
How gentle volunteer recruitment efforts can yield astonishing results

Published on September 11, 2017
Employ “paying it forward” in outreach efforts to stimulate organizational growth.
Where the wildflowers grew

Published on June 20, 2017
Along the Kiwanis Trail with Adrian College Professor Janet Salzwedel
Pest mosquitoes love standing water and warm weather

Published on May 1, 2017
Managing standing water near your home and business can help control mosquitoes that transmit disease. Keeping your lawn cut can reduce tick populations.
Making your native plant choices for Michigan inland lake shorelines

Published on May 1, 2017
Protecting water quality means protecting inland lake shorelines from erosion and stormwater runoff. Restoring inland lake shorelines means selecting and planting the shoreline with Michigan native plants.
Planning natural shoreline landscaping on your inland lake

Published on March 30, 2017
Through careful planning, lakeshore landscaping can provide both a finished well-manicured look and adequate erosion protection.